Metro FMR area · WV · HUD FY 2027
Jefferson County, WV Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Jefferson County, WV area is $1,376 a month, 32% above the West Virginia average and 22% below the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 12 ZIP codes range from $1,220 to $1,610.
- $1,3762-bedroom FMR+$125 (+10.0%) vs FY 2026
- $1,0521-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $55,040Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 59,260Residents1 county
| Unit | Jefferson County, WV FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,045 | $947 | +$98 (+10.3%) | $781 | $1,379 | $41,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,052 | $953 | +$99 (+10.4%) | $840 | $1,478 | $42,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,376 | $1,251 | +$125 (+10.0%) | $1,039 | $1,761 | $55,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,879 | $1,740 | +$139 (+8.0%) | $1,346 | $2,266 | $75,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,099 | +$201 (+9.6%) | $1,522 | $2,607 | $92,000 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, WV | 59,260 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
Small Area FMRs apply to Housing Choice Vouchers where HUD requires them or the housing authority opts in; otherwise the metro FMR above applies. The median ZIP’s 2-bedroom SAFMR is $1,380.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20135 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,610 | $2,060 | $2,420 | +$100 (+6.6%) | 17% above |
| 25404 | $890 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $1,920 | no change | 11% below |
| 25414 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,820 | $2,220 | +$150 (+12.7%) | 3% below |
| 25423 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,880 | $2,310 | +$130 (+10.4%) | about the same as |
| 25425 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $2,010 | $2,460 | +$60 (+4.3%) | 7% above |
| 25430 | $1,110 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $2,020 | $2,430 | +$30 (+2.1%) | 8% above |
| 25432 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $2,010 | $2,460 | +$60 (+4.3%) | 7% above |
| 25438 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,860 | $2,270 | +$130 (+10.6%) | 1% below |
| 25441 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,880 | $2,310 | +$130 (+10.4%) | about the same as |
| 25442 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,870 | $2,290 | +$40 (+3.0%) | about the same as |
| 25443 | $980 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,770 | $2,160 | +$50 (+4.0%) | 6% below |
| 25446 | $1,160 | $1,190 | $1,470 | $1,960 | $2,350 | +$120 (+8.9%) | 7% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.